Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.76, 1,278 and 611.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 926.76, 1,278 and 611.40 is: 843.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
926.76 : 1,278 = 611.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
926.76/1,278 = 611.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
926.76x = 1,278 × 611.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
926.76x = 781,369.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 781,369.20/926.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843.12
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